NHTSA Safety Recalls
Saturn Sl Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2002, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 3 model years (2000–2002) the Saturn Sl has 12 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2000 with 8; the cleanest is 2002 with 1.
- Model years
- 3
- Total recalls
- 12
- Worst year
- 2000
- Cleanest year
- 2002
2000–2002
8 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Saturn Sl | 1 | |
| 2001 Saturn Sl | 3 | |
| 2000 Saturn Sl | 8 |
What gets recalled most on the Saturn Sl
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH2
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
- STRUCTURE:BODY1
- STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS1
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.